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Former Archbishop of Canterbury denounces assisted suicide
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Williams of Oystermouth has spoken strongly against assisted suicide.
Fears for Afghanistan's Christians after brutal crackdown on media and protesters
Fears are growing for Christians in Afghanistan - most of whom are converts from Islam - after the Taliban launched a brutal crackdown on journalists and protesters calling for greater freedoms and the protection of women and girls.
Queen sends prayers to the US on 9/11 anniversary
"My thoughts and prayers â and those of my family and the entire nation â remain with the victims, survivors and families affected," the Queen said in her message to US President Joe Biden.
Archbishop reflects on tragedy of 9/11 on 20th anniversary
The Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting people to pray for all those affected by violence and terror 20 years on from 9/11.
Max Lucado asks for prayer after suffering aneurysm
Pastor and writer Max Lucado has said he is trusting in God after suffering an aneurysm.
Crown Prosecution throws out case against Christian street preacher
A Christian street preacher fined under Covid regulations is celebrating after his case was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch in unprecedented joint call on climate change
The leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion have for the first time issued a joint call to the world to make "meaningful sacrifices" for the sake of the planet.
Christians call for action after 'alarming' rise in cases of children abusing other children
The rise in sexual abuse perpetrated by children on other children has been blamed on easy access to pornography via the internet.
Scottish government accused of downplaying pro-life views in abortion consultation
The Scottish government has been accused of "deliberately diminishing" the views of thousands of people who responded to its consultation on home abortions.
Scots divided over gender identification reforms as government presses ahead
The Scottish government is pressing ahead with reforms to gender identification despite mixed feelings among members of the public.
Pakistan's churches increase security over Taliban fears
Churches in Pakistan are tightening their security over fears of the fallout from the Taliban's return to power in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Thousands march through London for the unborn
March For Life UK brought thousands of people with a pro-life message to London over the weekend.
Inquiry identifies 'significant barriers' to reporting abuse in religious settings
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has identified "egregious failings" by religious organisations in the areas of child protection and safeguarding.
Plans to ban conversion therapy 'place faith leaders at risk of prosecution'
The admission comes in the Welsh government's equality impact assessment for its draft LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales.
Multi-faith group walking 500 miles to Glasgow ahead of UN climate summit
People of different faiths are setting off for Glasgow this weekend to raise awareness of climate change ahead of the UN's COP26 summit in November.
Toolkit helps churches support Afghan refugees
A toolkit has been put together by the Church of England with information for churches on how they can welcome people resettling in the UK from Afghanistan.